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1 day ago

Design

A Hay Rake Inspired This Surprisingly Beautiful Entryway Piece - Yanko Design

Design

This Coffee Table Turns Into Abstract Sculpture by Loosening 2 Knobs - Yanko Design

2 weeks ago

UX design

Desire Paths, Plywood, and a Stool That Gets It - Yanko Design

2 months ago

Design

These Coffee Tables Have Up to 9 Clocks Showing Different Time Zones - Yanko Design

Furniture integrates clocks to highlight the passage of time, making functional tables into time-anchored sculptures used daily.

Design

Sitter Chair brings together two puzzle pieces to create a seat and side table - Yanko Design

Chairs can be functional and creatively designed, transcending mere utility.

1 day ago

A Hay Rake Inspired This Surprisingly Beautiful Entryway Piece - Yanko Design

Restel redefines furniture by merging traditional Alpine design with functionality, creating a piece that tells a story and serves practical purposes.

This Coffee Table Turns Into Abstract Sculpture by Loosening 2 Knobs - Yanko Design

Furniture can be both functional and artistic, exemplified by Michael Jantzen's Interactive Segmented Tables that adapt to user preferences.

UX design

2 weeks ago

Desire Paths, Plywood, and a Stool That Gets It - Yanko Design

The Shortcut Stool is designed to accommodate real-life usage rather than prescriptive furniture norms.

2 months ago

Design

These Coffee Tables Have Up to 9 Clocks Showing Different Time Zones - Yanko Design

Design

Sitter Chair brings together two puzzle pieces to create a seat and side table - Yanko Design

more#furniture-design

#lighting-design

Design

The 40-Year-Old Lamp That Still Looks Like the Future - Yanko Design

Design

Eclipse Wall Lamp Casts a Shadow That Appears to Have No Source - Yanko Design

The 40-Year-Old Lamp That Still Looks Like the Future - Yanko Design

Oliver Michl's Architect's Lamp exemplifies a design that combines industrial materials with functional versatility, making a bold statement in lighting.

Eclipse Wall Lamp Casts a Shadow That Appears to Have No Source - Yanko Design

Eclipse wall lamp balances functionality and aesthetics, serving as both a decorative piece and an atmospheric light source.

more#lighting-design

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

2 weeks ago

5 Best Gifts of April 2026 for the Person Who Already Has Everything (That They'll Actually Display) - Yanko Design

Designing gifts for those who have everything requires creating objects that earn a permanent place in their space.

Wearables

3 weeks ago

good+evil ways watch rotates on command to match driving, typing, and resting positions

The good+evil Ways watch features a rotating design that adapts from wrist to desk, offering versatility in use and aesthetic appeal.

3 weeks ago

These Handles, Knobs, and Pulls Form Like Italian Pasta

Hardware design is gaining recognition, with handles and knobs celebrated for their aesthetic and functional importance in home design.

4 weeks ago

This transparent speaker celebrates the beauty of sound engineering - Yanko Design

Transparent speakers transform internal structure into a visual highlight, merging engineering with design for a unique audio experience.

Fashion & style

IKEA Just Gave the Allen Key a Glow-Up Nobody Saw Coming - Yanko Design

IKEA Singapore has transformed the allen key into a functional piece of jewelry called ALLËNKI, blending utility with style.

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UX design

Tomas Kral Made a Ruler You Can't Quite Read on Purpose - Yanko Design

The WAY ruler combines functional design with a tactile experience, featuring unique, engraved markings that encourage thoughtful interaction.

11 months ago

UX design

Vacuum cleaner concept is a household appliance you can display in your space - Yanko Design

UX design

UU Tiles by Unknown, Untitled Double as Wall Hooks and Lamps

UX design

Tomas Kral Made a Ruler You Can't Quite Read on Purpose - Yanko Design

The WAY ruler combines functional design with a tactile experience, featuring unique, engraved markings that encourage thoughtful interaction.

11 months ago

UX design

Vacuum cleaner concept is a household appliance you can display in your space - Yanko Design

UX design

UU Tiles by Unknown, Untitled Double as Wall Hooks and Lamps

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This classic 1979 LEGO computer brick hides a fully functional Mac mini workstation inside - Yanko Design

The DIY centers around the familiar wedge-shaped Slope 45 2×2 LEGO piece, a part historically used in LEGO space-themed sets as a representation of computer terminals inside spacecraft cockpits. Staal enlarged this element to roughly ten times its original size, turning it into a functional housing that blends retro toy aesthetics with contemporary computing power.

UX design

Graphic design

fromItsnicethat

"A poster is a bit like a song": Jakub Zasada's geometric works are a thing of beauty

Jakub Zasada creates midcentury-inspired digital posters using minimal software functions and scanned materials, prioritizing functional design for public spaces with universal accessibility.

#ceramics

Design

Blending art and function from wheel to table

Arts

Erin Hupp Ceramics blends art and function from wheel to table

Design

Blending art and function from wheel to table

Arts

Erin Hupp Ceramics blends art and function from wheel to table

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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

5 Best Christmas Tech Gifts That Double as Home Art - Yanko Design

Giftable tech should combine functional purpose and sculptural presence, crafted from honest materials to enhance home harmony and visual calm.

Fashion & style

6 months ago

PORTER x Toogood Redefine Utility with a Sculptural Take on Everyday Carry | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

PORTER and Toogood collaborate on a limited-edition bag collection that fuses Japanese craftsmanship with British conceptual design into sculptural, functional accessories.

#interior-design

fromwww.architecturaldigest.com

8 months ago

Renovation

Wavy art meets timeless elegance in mirror design - Yanko Design

5 years ago

Dining

The Best Room Dividers for Creating Functional, Stylish Spaces

fromwww.architecturaldigest.com

8 months ago

Renovation

Wavy art meets timeless elegance in mirror design - Yanko Design

5 years ago

Dining

The Best Room Dividers for Creating Functional, Stylish Spaces

more#interior-design

Gadgets

This Sleek Titanium Folding Fan Blends Fashion With Future With EDC Gear - Yanko Design

Dr.Gear's Ti-Armour titanium folding fan combines ancient Chinese design with modern materials for a durable and functional accessory.

Brooklyn Loft That Marries Industrial Edge With a Playful Aesthetic

The loft has been transformed with a playful, industrial edge, combining historic character with modern ingenuity to create a fresh interpretation of loft living.

Renovation

DC food

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

10 months ago

Hand-painted Attack on Titan Keycaps are the Ultimate Anime-Lover's Collectible - Yanko Design

Artisan anime keycaps transform mundane merchandise into high-quality, functional art that celebration fandom and craftsmanship.

London startup

fromThe Verge

10 months ago

You can own a functional version of Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog sculptures for $750

Jeff Koons is making art more functional and accessible through collaboration with Lexon Design.

Board games

11 months ago

Hat Trick Hero: Hebru Brantley & Afternoon Light Reinvent the Foosball Table | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Afternoon Light's collaboration with Hebru Brantley creates The Hat Trick Hero Foosball Table, merging art with functional gameplay.

Arts

Monica Taverniti Turns Functional Objets Into Architecture Sculpture

Monica Taverniti's exhibition merges functionality with fantasy, sparking dialogue on personal interpretation in modern design.

Graphic design

Bird-Like Lamp Design Combines Artful Lighting with Playful Character - Yanko Design

The Tiki lamp combines whimsical design with interactive lighting features, making it a captivating addition to any interior.

Graphic design

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